OMS Friday Knight Live
May 17, 2024
In This Newsletter:
- ASK Completed for the Year
- 7th Grade Zoo Field Trip Monday, 5/20
- Yearbook Distribution Information
- 8th Grade Celebration- Audience/ Guest Information
- 8th Grade Chromebook Collection
- Blue Valley Summer Device Reminder
- Last Day of School Preparation- Friday, May 24th 10:50 a.m. dismissal
- OMS Closed for the Summer
- Thank You PTO!
- Too Much Lost, Not Enough Found :)
- Important Information about Courses and Grades in Canvas
- Coming Up @ OMS
ASK Completed for the Year
ASK (after school homework help) sessions have concluded for the year. We hope everyone has a great summer!
7th Grade Field Trip to the Zoo on Monday May 20
All 7th grade students will be going to the KC Zoo and Aquarium on Monday May 20. Please send a sack lunch or money for lunch at the zoo. Students who previously ordered a sack lunch from the cafeteria will pick it up that day. Have students dress for the weather (sunscreen, hats, hoodies, etc.). The bus leaves at 9:00am
Yearbook Distribution Information
Yearbooks will be distributed to students who purchased them earlier in the year. Students who did not purchase a yearbook will get an autograph book.
8th grade: After celebration practice on May 22
7th grade: During 5th period on May 23
6th grade: During 9th period on May 23
Students may only pick up their own yearbook (not for friends). Students not at school on Wednesday or Thursday must pick up yearbooks at OMS by Tuesday May 28 at 3:00pm. We will be out of the building for the summer so remaining yearbooks will not be available until August.
*Students with missing library books will not be able to pick up their yearbooks until library materials are returned or paid for.
8th Grade Celebration – Audience Information
Parents and Guardians are invited to celebrate our 2024 8th graders. The ceremony will be Thursday May 23th at 8:00am in the gym. *Parking at Oxford is challenging, please plan to walk, park in surrounding neighborhoods, or carpool. Guests may enter at the gym exterior doors at 7:30 a.m. Students will leave for the Main Event field trip immediately after the ceremony concludes. Students not going on the field trip will need to leave with parents/guardians following the ceremony.
8th Grade Chromebook Collection
8th grade mark your calendars – and please post on all Canvas pages: 8th grade chromebook & cord collection will be Wednesday May 22nd.
Students who need to keep their chromebooks for Blue Valley summer courses (ONLY) will need their parents/guardians to email TAElford@bluevalleyk12.org Students who do not turn in their chromebooks by May 28th will not receive a Mac device in high school. OMS is closed for the summer and staff will not be in the building; all chromebooks must be turned in!
Blue Valley Summer Device Reminder
Anyone utilizing Blue Valley School District technology devices over the summer should take note of and adhere to this guidance. You will find information about summer support hours/locations and traveling abroad.
Last Day of School Preparation
Friday May 24 is the last day of school with dismissal time at 10:50am. Students should come to school empty handed! No backpacks, no binders, no computers – just friends and fun. All students will be required to leave the building by 11:00am. Have an amazing summer!
OMS Closed for the Summer!
There are exciting things happening at Oxford over the summer! The building and office will be closed starting Wednesday May 29th. We are excited for new internet and phone cabling, upgraded sound system in the gym, new conference room, painting, and so much more! Watch the website for start of the year information.
Dates to note:
Monday August 5 Locker/Picture Day (yes there will be makeup yearbook pictures during at the start of the school year)
Monday August 12 6th Grade Orientation 7:50am - 10:00am
Tuesday August 13 1st day of school
Thank you PTO!!
Thank you to all the members of the PTO! We have been able to do so many things this year because of you: Friday Knight Club, book fair, conference meals for staff, teacher grant items, concession stand, and so much more. You ALL are appreciated!
Too Much Lost and Not Enough Found
Our Lost and Found table overfloweth! Have students check the table for waterbottles, hoodies, shoes, lunchboxes, etc. All items will be donated or disposed of on May 28.
Important Information about Courses and Grades in Canvas
The end of the second semester is nearly here. Our students have had a great semester of learning and we continue to see the positive impacts of our learning management system, Canvas, in our classrooms. As we gear up for the end of the semester, please take note of the important information below regarding grades and courses in Canvas.
End of Semester Information
All assignments and work should be completed by the end of the day on May 23rd. To view Past Enrollment Canvas courses open Canvas website in a web browser, log in, and click on the Courses tab. Click View All Courses and scroll down to find the past enrollments (directions linked here).
Second semester Report Cards will be published in ParentVUE on June 6th.
Need some help?
Blue Valley has a variety of resources available for parent support on the district’s Canvas web page, www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.
Coming Up @ OMS
Thursday, May 23- 8th Grade Celebration
Friday, May 24- Last Day of School; 10:50 a.m. dismissal
Helpful Repeated Information
Parents Still Make a Difference - May 2024
This months’ articles include motivation, handling disappointment, making the most of study time, mindless screen time, and more!
Social Worker Resources
The Child Mind Institute is offering a series of free videos and printable resources to address common parenting challenges. Click HERE for Child Mind Institute
6th Grade Families – Before Your Student Starts 7th Grade
Current OMS 6th grade families received an email with information from Nurse Bowersox regarding required immunizations. Many students have already received the vaccinations but paperwork must still be turned in. See the email sent on April 18, 2024 title “OMS 6th grade: Immunizations required before 7th grade” for details.
OMS Parking Lot: Student Drop Off/Pick Up SAFETY ISSUE
OMS Parents and Guardians,
Recently we are noticing an increase of parents and guardians dropping students off or picking them up in the south lot. This is creating unsafe conditions for our students and our staff.
Please follow the OMS carline loop entering at the south end on Switzer, loop around toward the front of the building, and exiting at the south loop. There is a NO LEFT TURN blinking light. This is an enforceable traffic violation that can result in a traffic ticket. Please contact OMS School Resource Officer, Officer Doherty, with any questions.
Anyone turning left when that sign light is blinking is slowing our traffic flow and clogging up the traffic line. Any cars that enter the south lot to pick up students are also disrupting our traffic pattern and there have been several near accidents as cars are unsure where those entering the south lot are headed. ALL FAMILIES MUST FOLLOW THE TRAFFIC FLOW FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY. Thank you for your help in this important safety matter.
Students Outside Before 7:15 a.m.
Starting the week of April 29th, students will be waiting outside until the doors open at 7:15am. Students who arrive for before school rehearsals should ring the doorbell for entry.
Cell Phone and Earbud Policies
Parents/Guardians, please review the OMS Cell Phone and Earbud policies with your students. All devices need to be powered off when the first bell rings at 7:51am and may be turned back on at 3:00pm. Students who misuse phones or earbuds will have them confiscated for the day and taken to the office. The consequences of misusing any device are listed in the Cell Phone Policy information on the OMS website.
8th Grade Celebration Information
8th grade families please read carefully.
8th Grade Celebration Thursday, May 23 8:00am in the gymnasium
Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend
Attire for students is nicely dressed: khakis, dress shirts, dresses, school appropriate attire)
Parking will be challenging, please consider walking (no parking at Oak Hill elementary)
Pictures may be taken in the commons after the celebration
VOLUNTEERS needed for the celebration Click HERE to volunteer
2024 - 2025 Registration: Every Student Every Year
Middle school registration for the 2024-25 school year is open and online now for current students and families. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information (phone, email, emergency contacts, health information, etc.). At this time, you have access to pay all required fees except for course fees. Course fees will be assigned in September.
Completing registration now confirms that your child will attend school in August and helps the district appropriately staff classrooms. Thank you for providing important information as part of the registration process. For more registration information, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.
PTO offering School Supply Kits for 2024-2025
Order next year’s school supplies for Oxford Middle School through 1st Day School Supplies and make back to school easier on you! Your order will be shipped directly to your house at least 2 weeks before school starts. The bulk items, such as tissues and disinfectant wipes, will be sent to the school directly. Be sure to order the grade level your child will be next school year. Online orders close June 30. Please email laura.pinkepank@farmers.com with any questions. Thank you!
Click HERE to order PTO 2024 2025 OMS School supplies
Families may purchase school supplies on their own by downloading the 2024 2025 grade level supply lists by going to the OMS website → Families → School Supplies
Updated Info for Parents & Guardians... helpful school hints
We have created a Parent Reference Sheet and QR Codes for your reference during the school year. Scan the QR codes for links to
Athletics
Reporting absences
Homework when your child is absent
Chromebook information
Adding money to lunch accounts
School day bell schedules
ParentVue
Canvas
Bus company link
Principal’s Newsletters
Item Drop off,
and so much more!
Want to know about OMS music or theatre events?
Take a look at the choir, band, strings, and theatre rehearsals and concerts for the school year. Click HERE for 2023-2024 Performing Arts Calendar
Securly at Home
OMS Social Worker Provides Resource Information
Sue Ellen Jayne is Oxford’s social worker. She can assist with connecting OMS families with needed resources and services. Ms. Jayne has a resource page on the OMS website where we post community connections. Her page can be found under Families → Social Worker Resources OMS
School Day Access
Visitors, including parents and guardians, are not permitted in the building during the school day unless they have a scheduled appointment or meeting. Once the school day has begun at 7:50am visitors must ring the doorbell (located to the right of the main doors). Adults who are picking up a student early must wait outside for the student to exit the building. Please see the School Policies and FAQs page on the OMS website for more information about the door entry system, item drop off, and student absences.
School Hours
Students need to be in their first hour class by 7:51 a.m.
6th & 7th grade students report to the Commons before 7:45 a.m. when they may go to lockers and classrooms
8th grade students report to the GYM before 7:45 a.m.
Students who eat breakfast will eat in the commons and then report to the commons or gym
School is dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Students who are not staying for a club or activity exit the building by 3:10 p.m.
For the Latest Announcements and Information
Want to keep up on the latest OMS announcements and information? Check out the NEWS section on the OMS website. NEWS is located under the About Us tab.
Contact Us! We Are Here To Help!
Attendance Number: 913-239-5505
Mrs. Domoney, Principal: cdomoney@bluevalleyk12.org
Mr. Holsapple, Assistant Principal: jholsapple03@bluevalleyk12.org